Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Honest Scrap

One of my biggest failures when it comes to blogging is accepting awards. I intend to accept them, but there is a big difference between intention and execution. That being said, if you have ever given me an award and I did not acknowledge it, I am sorry.

Last week, Jessie gave me the Honest Scrap award. Jessie is a newer friend that I found through the Friday 55 crew. She does amazing things in just 55 words. Thanks for the award Jessie. Drop her a visit and check her out!

I threw the rules out.

My Ten:

1. I am the oldest of three children, though I was the second born.

2. Traditionally during the holidays, we eat brains at least once. Nothing from a can, they are much better fresh from the butcher. I like to think this helps me relate to some stories I read out here in the blogosphere.

3. I was pretty quiet through the teen years, more of the brooding goth style, before goth was ever popular. Black was my friend because it helped me blend into the shadows and I did some pretty freaky things to keep people at a distance. My greatest aspiration was to be a vampire, my name was Romulus.

4. I have worked at least one day in 27 different states.

5. Speaking of work, if you have not been keeping tally of the jobs I held through my stories, I have been a dock worker, care giver, lawn mower, tire manufacturer, statistician, intern deputy sheriff, counselor, teacher, salesman, manager, area training director, training manager, youth pastor, administrative/operations director (for churches) and a therapist. Nothing like variety.

6. I taught myself to speed read, not skim, mind you. On a good day I can read 150-180 pages an hour.

7. There was a rather large gap of time where I would barely acknowledge my sister. That is behind us now and I think of her often.

8. I danced in the Nutcracker, with the beautiful woman that eventually became my wife. One of the pieces was a ballroom dance, so I was in a suit. The other was the Arabian and I wore billowy pants and a really tiny vest. Sorry, all the pictures have been burned.

9. The moment I saw my wife, I turned to my friend and told him she was the one I was going to marry. Nine months later we were engaged and after another two and a half years we were married. She is amazing and I love her greatly.

10. I was in a heavy metal garage band at one point, we actually recorded a tape. That should tell you how long ago it was. Our signature song was Slimy Oatmeal, typical teen angst saturated in sexual innuendo. We also wrote a ballad once about a homeless man falling in love with a lady of the night. We were called Romulus, go figure.

Here are ten friends you should visit, because I don't want them to feel the pressure of accepting an award...

Wow! You are much better than I at accepting awards :) and the 'honesty scrap' well, one lucky woman and what an array of talent! :) p.s. your comment of travel light holds much more meaning than you know...as I plan to do just that! (emotionally, mentally, physically). and appreciate the easy term of reminder... keep writing! :)

//The moment I saw my wife, I turned to my friend and told him she was the one I was going to marry. Nine months later we were engaged and after another two and a half years we were married. She is amazing and I love her greatly.// - Wow... So romantic... She's lucky Brian...

A great read, so many interesting tidbits about you. The number one carries a certain sadness...I am very impressed by the many jobs you have held, it explains why your personality and intellect are so diverse...I feel extremely honoured to be listed here, more than I can express in words.I will try to visit all the other bloggers you mention, thank you for the award and the mention.:))

Congratulations Brian. I must admit ~ I have been given a few awards as well...you have inspired me to make sure I acknowledge my peers and shout out as well. We're all in pretty good company and mutual support is worthwhile.

As always, I love your words and especially loved your "Ten" and getting to "know" you a little better.

Wow could you not come up with one single boring thing lol I love it, you rock! I never accept awards myself, although I accept gifts from anyone, anywhere, and provide my address if you should feel so inclined to send me a present, or money, money's always good ;)

I love that you held so many different jobs in your life. That is why you can "see" life and write about it so clearly.Would have LOVED to have seen those pictures, though.The reason you had so many jobs is because you haven't listened to the universe to become an author of a published work.The universe is shouting it now, do you hear it?

Even after reading every one of your hundreds of blogs, I still have so much to learn about you. When I think I am starting to figure you out, you throw a couple of curves my way. Thanks for sharing bro.

Very interesting reading...still continue to learn more about you each time I read here. We BOTH wasted time but I think of you often too! and I can probably find some of those pictures as well! Cabo, maybe a package deal we can work out!!

You have got to be one of the most interesting bloggers I've met. That list was quite eclectic.

You also give me hope. We are going through a dark time in our family, centered around teen son's angst, anxiety, mood swings... He focused a lot of his anger at his sister at one point and they have not spoken in two months now. It breaks my heart and loved hearing that yours worked out.

I cannot even begin to imagine brains in a can! I'm glad you're reconciling with your sister. I'm going through a similar process with a wayward brother but it's not moving along as well as I'd like. Shame about the Nutcracker pics, bet you cut a fine figure in billowy pants! Thanks for the idea . .it'll make a memelicious Monday!

Congratulations Brian and golly you have had a varied career.I read you interesting list of 'things'. No wonder you can visit so many people if you can speed read 150-180 pages an hour. Quite a feat - I wonder what the retention ratio is.If I was a bit quicker I might be able to call round friends more often ~ Eddie

Dear Romulus *snicker, snicker* --I had to make amends in my post today for my poor form in accepting awards. And guess what? You got a shout from me! Mwaaahaaaahaaaahaaahaaa.Come on by and ignore your award! LOL!Kathleen

Oh, wow, Nutcracker - that brings back memories. I can't stand that music now - when you dance to it for 13+ years, in class and on stage, it gets old. My daughter still loves it, and she's been dancing for eight years. I don't know how she can still stand it!